During an exciting period of organisational transformation towards self-organising teams, this communications and fundraising role will inspire and lead the Communications Team in a dynamic strategy to lift the fundraising profile of UnitingCare West and be proactive in our internal and external communications.

You are going to love this job because you:

Are passionate about delighting your customers (internal and external) with your vision of a better future for marginalised people

Are excited about a huge organisational change that is transforming UnitingCare West and inspiring the sector

Enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life to listen to and share their stories

Would love to work for a not-for-profit which has big aspirations

Are inspired by and feel a personal connection with the organisational values and purpose

We will love working with you because you:

Are well connected in corporate and philanthropic circles and have a track record of amazing fundraising outcomes

Have heaps of new and inspiring ideas to refresh our approach to fundraising

Live and breathe fundraising and communication (it’s like this job was made for you!)

Enjoy leading and coaching people to achieve their best

Could create a better version of this ad!

The stuff our People Services team told us to include:

The new role of Practice Lead - Communications and Fundraising reflects the new structure of UnitingCare West, with leadership roles based on providing coaching and mentoring support rather than exerting power and control. The position is supported by the Head of Service Operations. You will have the opportunity to craft the role within the KPIs. The pay rate will align with the applicable skills that you bring to it. The hours will be full time and due to the nature of the role will include activities that occur outside of ordinary office hours.

You will bring to the role:

Exceptional knowledge and understanding of contemporary theory, practice and its application in your relevant area of expertise:

Exceptional relationship building and management skills and a sound external professional network;

Capability to initiate and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver requisite outcomes; and